Itinerary

DAY

LOCATION(S)

HOTEL

MEALS

DESCRIPTION

Day 1

Charleston, SC United States

Belmond Charleston Place

Dinner

Start your Lowcountry adventure on a private boat tour with a delicious beachside seafood boil including: local shrimp paired with house smoked sausage, sweet corn and small potatoes simmered in a flavorful season mix. Enjoy your dinner as the sun sets over the salt marsh. At Fort Sumter, stand on the grounds where America’s deadliest war began igniting a conflict that saw more than 700,000 casualties.

Day 2

Charleston, SC United States

Belmond Charleston Place

Breakfast

Today you will explore Charleston’s Haunted Historic District, eerie back alleyways, and churches on a night walking tour. You’ll learn the ghostly truths about one of the oldest cities in America and hear fun and chilling stories of Charleston ghosts, haunted houses, voodoo, and Lowcountry superstitions. Visit The Provost Dungeon which once housed prisoners during the Revolutionary War.

Day 3

Charleston, SC United States
Kiawah Island, SC United States

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Breakfast

Enjoy a private tour of historic downtown Charleston by horse-drawn carriage. Your guide will lead you through cobblestoned streets and tell you the history of the charming estates, gardens and churches that make up the heart of this wonderfully preserved downtown neighborhood. Later, transfer to the luxurious Sanctuary Hotel on Kiawah Island. Enjoy a Twilight Paddle through the Kiawah River to view a spectacular sky as the sun slips beyond the horizon. Then, while twilight illuminates the marsh, sights and sounds change from the usual commotion to a rare and tranquil silence not easily found today.

Day 4

Kiawah Island, SC United States

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Breakfast

There’s so much to see and do on Kiawah Island. Enjoy a private adventure aboard the Sea Bounty, a 45’ working shrimp boat. We’ll lower the nets and trawl for some shrimp and other strange creatures in the sea.

Day 5

Kiawah Island, SC United States

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Breakfast

With more than 30 miles of paved trails and 10 miles of
bike-friendly beach, there are endless opportunities to explore Kiawah
on a biking adventure with your entire family. How about a scavenger
hunt by bicycle? There are scores of activities at the resort with
something for everyone.

Day 6

Kiawah Island, SC United States
Savannah, GA United States

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Breakfast

Transfer from Kiawah Island to Savannah. After settling in to your hotel, it’s time to explore Savannah on an in-depth walking tour. You will be taken through well-known landmarks and hidden gems to discover true Savannah charm. Marvel at elaborate iron work as you explore Savannah’s sophisticated architectural landscape. Your guide will also lead you to a local favorite restaurant to indulge in authentic Southern cuisine based on your desired tastes.

Day 7

Savannah, GA United States

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Breakfast

Enjoy a thorough, private guided tour through Savannah focusing on the events that transpired here during the American Civil War. Gain insights from the perspective of both the South and North during this critical period in American history. Immerse yourself in an in-depth revelation of Sherman's March to the sea and find out why he spared the city. Along the way, you will learn about daily life before, during and post war during the "Recent Unpleasantness", or, the War Between the States.

Day 8

Savannah, GA United States

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Breakfast

Transfer to Charleston or Savannah International Airport for departing flights.

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Description

Your family will delight in this amazing Lowcountry adventure. From charming Charleston to historic Savannah, every moment will be a delicious discovery. Civil war history, fantastic seafood, a wide range of water sports—the Lowcountry is a fabulous place to unwind with your family.

About Us

American Excursionist is a luxury DMC for the entire United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and the Caribbean offering unique hotel and tour packages. With dedicated staff and excellent rates at luxury accommodations across the region, we differentiate ourselves through our access to unique experiences, experts and guides. Examples include access to museums after hours, tickets to VIP events & parties and meeting unique personalities. We also provide end-to-end client support, including VIP transportation, foreign-language concierge support, exotic car rental, and chartering private jets and yachts.

Insider Tip

We have negotiated the most competitive rates with top 5-star and boutique accommodations which we pass on to you.

Terms & Conditions

Our terms and conditions are available on our website - please click here for details. Please note that at this time we do not organize set departures or group buy-in departures.

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